Best Online Nursing Programs in Hermiston, OR (2026)

Hermiston, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Hermiston has a population of about 19,406. Median household income is $67,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $272,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Hermiston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Hermiston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hermiston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Hermiston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 151.7 miles from Hermiston BOC Score 48.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,125
Avg net price $7,821/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Central Oregon Community College

Bend, OR 158.2 miles from Hermiston BOC Score 30.0
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,940
Avg net price $12,266/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Sumner College

Portland, OR 159.7 miles from Hermiston BOC Score 74.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,639
Avg net price $29,411/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Concorde Career College-Portland

Portland, OR 163.8 miles from Hermiston
  • 2 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, OR 165.7 miles from Hermiston BOC Score 98.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $101,028
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 188.9 miles from Hermiston BOC Score 49.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,968
Avg net price $8,200/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Institute of Technology

Salem, OR 189.6 miles from Hermiston BOC Score 39.3
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,507
Avg net price $37,376/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Tillamook Bay Community College

Tillamook, OR 220.2 miles from Hermiston BOC Score 51.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Avg net price $5,405/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Hermiston

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Registered Nurse$129,010
Licensed Practical Nurse$80,470
Nurse Anesthetist$272,330
Nurse Midwife$146,900
Nurse Practitioner$155,680
Nursing Assistant$49,830

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Hermiston at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,406Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,128Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Umatilla County1,022 workers, 42 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Hermiston, OR?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Hermiston are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Oregon are: Nurse Anesthetist ($272,330), Nurse Practitioner ($155,680), Nurse Midwife ($146,900). Wages for Hermiston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Kennewick instead of Hermiston?

Kennewick, WA is 25.8 miles from Hermiston and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hermiston an affordable place to study nursing?

Hermiston’s median household income of $67,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hermiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Hermiston

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Hermiston:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.